Obituary of Donald Riley

Wednesday August 10, 2011 at the age of 70. Don is survived by his wife, Betty Anne (Peffer) Riley; his children, Michael and Karen; sister, Janet (Wesley) DeLap; nephew, Craig DeLap; sister-in law, Linda Peffer. Don earned a B.A. from Allegheny College and an Ed. M from U of R. Don began his teaching/coaching career in Jamestown, NY. In 1965, he and Betty Anne moved to Rochester. Don was on the staff of Gates-Chili Central School District for 30 years as a Social Studies Teacher, boys swim coach, dean of students and a vice-principal. After retirement, Don and Betty Anne traveled to 33 countries and Don became an avid hiker. He completed a thru hike of the Appalachian Trail, hiked the 46 high peaks in the Adirondacks, around the base of Mt. Ranier, the Long Trail in Vermont, the back country of Yellowstone National Park and rim to rim at the Grand Canyon. To light a candle of remembrance please visit www.walkerbrothersFH.com Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday at 11:00AM at First Congregational Church of Spencerport, 65 Church Street, Spencerport, NY 14559. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to send expressions of sympathy please consider AD-CARE c/o Dr. Porsteinsson, 435 E. Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620 or Palliative Center for Caring, 1500 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621 in Don's memory.